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Japanese composer, pianist, singer, producer, and actor, known for his innovative electronic music, film scores, and global activism. Born in Tokyo, Japan. Co-founded pioneering electronic group Yellow Magic Orchestra (YMO) in 1978. Won an Academy Award, BAFTA, Golden Globe, and Grammy for scoring 'The Last Emperor' (1987). Composed acclaimed scores for films like 'Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence' (1983), 'The Sheltering Sky' (1990), and 'The Revenant' (2015). Released influential solo albums exploring classical, electronic, and ambient genres. Became a prominent environmental and anti-nuclear activist after the 2011 Fukushima disaster. Died in Tokyo after a long battle with cancer.

• He starred alongside David Bowie in the film 'Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence' (1983), for which he also composed the iconic score.
• In 2014, he was diagnosed with oropharyngeal cancer. After successful treatment, he returned to composing, but was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2021.
• He became a leading voice against nuclear power in Japan following the 2011 Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, co-founding the organization Kizuna and advocating for renewable energy.
• His final studio album, '12', was composed and recorded during his cancer treatment in 2021-2022, reflecting his experience with illness. He passed away on March 28, 2023.